The Search Selector

The Search Selector is a premium search extension that will answer all your queries.

The Search Selector - Custom Search Extension

"The Search Selector" is a Chrome extension that enhances your browsing experience by letting you quickly choose between popular search engines such as Yahoo, Bing, or Google. Installation is a breeze, and with a simple click on the extension icon, users can set their preferred search engine and start querying. This handy tool values user privacy, doesn't handle sensitive data, and offers easy access to its own Privacy Policy. It's designed for those who value search engine choice and improved web navigation.
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Extension stats

Users: 300,000+
Rating: 1.67
(3)
Version: 2.4 (Last updated: 2020-12-11)
Creation date: 2020-12-11
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Overrides search engine: Yes
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • *://*.selected-search.com/
  • contextMenus
Size: 399.36K

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Extension summary

With Search Selector you can easily choose your search engine and decide between Yahoo, Bing or Google.

How do I do that?

  1. Click on the magnifying glass icon right next to the address bar.
  2. Select an engine from the list (Yahoo, Bing or Google).
  3. Type your search terms in the address bar and press "Enter".
  4. Enjoy your results!

The extension doesn't handle any sensitive or personal user data.

The extension requires the following browser permissions:

• "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking", "://.selected-search.com/" - The extension requires these permissions in order to control your default search engine and provide you with results per the engine of your selection.

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User reviews

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by satish kumar, 2024-07-15

A virus installed this on my google, even after the virus is gone it keeps getting added. The browser switching that this extension does still lasted even after I managed to remove it, yet it still reinstalled itself...
by Pokey Yapper1991, 2022-01-04
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Extension safety

Risk impact

The Search Selector requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

The Search Selector has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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